A Birdwatcher's Guide to Trinidad & Tobago

A Birdwatcher's Guide to Trinidad & Tobago

Author: W. L. Murphy

Publisher: Trinidad Birding

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1871104114

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Describes various sites that have been visited, verified and been given revised text. This book provides bar graphs of seasonal distribution and sections on selected species of birds. It has a brief summary of the islands' biota, lists of mammals, amphibians and reptiles. It has travel advice and information on local contacts and societies.


Butterflies of the Caribbean and Florida

Butterflies of the Caribbean and Florida

Author: Peter Stiling

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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This is a guide to the most frequently encountered and most brightly coloured species of butterflies to be found in the Caribbean and Florida, from Trinidad with its South American species to Florida and its North American endemics. Material in the book includes the nature and life-cycle of the butterfly, and a consideration of the area and variety of habitats. Over 80 species are described and illustrated.


Butterflies of the Cayman Islands

Butterflies of the Cayman Islands

Author: Richard Askew

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2013-01-21

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9004260870

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This book will enable the identification of each of the 57 species of butterfly that has been recorded from the Cayman Islands. There is a description of every butterfly, stressing its most important characteristics, with photographs of living and mounted specimens. The distribution, history and biology of each species are reviewed and the plants which provide adult butterflies with nectar or feed their caterpillars are tabulated. A general introduction includes a discussion of the affinities and size of the Caymanian butterfly fauna. The three islands share most of their butterfly species but each island has uniquely characteristic elements and five subspecies live only in the Cayman Islands. Knowledge is fundamental to conservation; it is hoped that both the casual butterfly watcher and those more committed to the study of butterflies will discover much of interest in this book and thereby make a contribution to the continuing survival of these beautiful insects.


The Black Butterflies

The Black Butterflies

Author: Kirk A Inniss

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-14

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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Citizens of Trinidad have all heard stories of corruption involving business and government officials alike. These stories have raised some concerns and some eyebrows. The ones who are brave, or foolish, enough to raise questions are met with a simple fate. They are murdered or they go missing. Even though explanations have varied, one thing has always been true: the dead, like the missing, tell no tales. Until now! One Sunday in December, Edward Daniels unwittingly stumbles upon a suspicious affair on a North-Coast beach. Those involved discover him, and a battle for survival ensues. These men are determined to silence him forever, no matter the cost, while Daniels tries his best to stay alive against the odds. He quickly learns that the deception runs far deeper than he first believed. As he faces off with these men and their far-reaching power, he uncovers a plot more sinister than anyone could ever imagine. Daniels is sure that his death is coming, and he is certain that the events from that Sunday evening onward will forever change him. And you..The truth begins now, when it ends is another matter...


Amphibians and Reptiles of Trinidad and Tobago

Amphibians and Reptiles of Trinidad and Tobago

Author: John C. Murphy

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780894649714

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Deals with the entire herpetofauna of Trinidad and Tobago, covering 130 species and subspecies and their natural history. Entries on species include information on description and distribution, and contain bandw distribution maps. Includes a section of general information describing the environments of the islands, plus some 170 color photos, and identification keys. For professional and amateur herpetologists, environmentalists, and ecotourists. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.


A Flutter of Butterflies

A Flutter of Butterflies

Author: Michael F. Braby

Publisher: National Library Australia

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0642277257

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A Flutter of Butterflies is a stunning showcase of butterfly and moth illustrations held by the National Library of Australia. The works span the years from the 1770s, through the early colonial period to the turn of the twenty-first century.As well as containing a plethora of gorgeous colour images, the publication features a fascinating introductory essay about the history of Australian Lepidoptera illustration. In addition to the essay, the book offers biographical essays about the artists represented, among whom are some of Australias most-loved artists, including Louisa Anne Meredith, Marian Ellis Rowan and Charles McCubbin.


Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago

Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago

Author: Rita Pemberton

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-03-19

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 1538111462

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As separate entities and later a unified state, the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago boast very unique histories. Initially claimed by the Spanish in 1498, these territories were affected by the imperialist thrusts of various European nations including the French, British and Dutch. The mercantilist infiltrations of these groups, particularly in the 18th century, led to the islands’ belated development as sugar producers and, particularly Trinidad, as a cradle of migration. World War II and the development of the oil and tourism industries in the 20th century transformed the economies, culture and society of these islands. The country has been one of the most important in the region in relation to economic and political leadership and as a centre of cultural development. Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Trinidad and Tobago.


Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica

Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica

Author: Carrol L. Henderson

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-08-25

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0292779437

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At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals—over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide. Now Henderson has created a dedicated field guide to more than one hundred tropical butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates that travelers are most likely to see while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history, ecology, identification, and behavior gleaned from his forty years of travels and wildlife viewing, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful creatures. The butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates are illustrated by over 180 stunning and colorful photographs—most of which were taken in the wild by Henderson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning purposes completes the volume.


Butterflies

Butterflies

Author: Martin Warren

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1472975235

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'If you thought butterflies were special, the clear intelligible science in this superb page-turner will make you realise they're ultra-special' - MATTHEW OATES This new addition to the British Wildlife Collection is a unique take on butterfly behaviour and ecology, written by the former Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation, Martin Warren. It explores the secret lives of our British species (also drawing on comparative examples from continental Europe), revealing how they have become adapted to survive in such a highly competitive natural world. Combining personal anecdote with the latest discoveries in the scientific literature, this book covers everything from why we love butterflies and their life-cycle from egg to adult, to their struggle for survival in a world of predators and parasites and the miracle of migration. The final chapters explore how butterflies are recorded, the change in their ranges and abundance during the 20th and 21st centuries, and the significance of managing habitats at a landscape scale, concluding with a passionate plea for why we must act now to reverse butterfly declines. Insightful, inspiring and a joy to read, Butterflies is the culmination of a lifetime of careful research into what makes these beautiful insects tick and how and why we must conserve them.